Facts about Norfolk

The 2001 estimate shows that the population of Norfolk increased by 13.5 per cent to 798,000 between 1981 and 2001. This compared with an 11.1 per cent rise in the East of England and a 5.0 per cent rise in England.

In 2001 there was a larger percentage of people of pension age in Norfolk than in the East of England as a whole.

The Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path National Trail and many other trails and walks are managed by Norfolk County Council to help local people and visitors enjoy the county's countryside. Visit www.countrysideaccess.norfolk.gov.uk for more information.

You may be interested to know but Norfolk is one of the few counties in Great Britain that has no motorways, lots of people will look at this on a positive view!Norwich Football Club - "The Canaries"... Now in the prestigious Premership Division, but not doing too well at the moment!   Probably most famous for Delia's lovely meat pies, they're certainly not famous for their winning streak just yet!!!  I wonder how much Norwich Football team would be if this was for sale!!!The Canaries main rivals being the "Tractor Boys" otherwise know as Ipswich Town - now playing in the Championship League!!!  See Suffolk Page for further information....

Great Yarmouth market stalls can only sell Chips and no other products due to an old law dating back many years.  The local favourite is Tripe & Chips! The Royal Norfolk Show, held every summer, normally end of June attracts thousands of visitors, this year 100,000 people came through the gates to enjoy one of the most successful shows ever held at the Costessey showground.  For further information visit www.royalnorfolkshow.co.uk. If you are fed up with life in Norfolk and want to get away from it all then why not try flying from Norwich airport, www.norwichairport.co.uk    and Yes, we do survey's abroad too.

One of Norfolk's most famous personalities has to be Roy Waller, from Radio Station BBC Radio Norfolk.  Find out more about Roy at www.bbc.co.uk/radionorfolk

Interesting places to visit too:-

PLACES OF INTEREST IN NORFOLK

http://www.tournorfolk.co.uk/whattodo.html

Happisburgh.

 A picturesque village that is now more commonly known because of the coastal erosion but also boasts one of the oldest independantly working lighthouses in Norfolk. Brilliant website.

http://www.happisburgh.org/

The Lighthouse Inn Public House in Walcott.

www.lighthouseinn.co.uk

Fantastic food, reasonably priced, friendly staff, great facilities for families with young children. Always activities on throughout the summer. Steve, the landlords, has been the freehold owner since 1989.

Horsey Windmill in Horsey.

www.norfolkmills.co.uk/WindmillsD/horsey-drainage.html

This is owned by the National Trust and is open for the public to look around for most of the year.

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens

Near to Great Yarmouth. Like a mini zoo. Has a walkover across the tiger pen and all the animals are in quite close proximity. Exellent reptile house with loads of crocodiles. Highly recommended.

The Muckleburgh Collection

Brilliant for the military enthusiast or just for kids who enjoy climbing over tanks. Highly recommended.